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AO51 JNL

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,163 mi
Last recorded153,163 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 JNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 153,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,163 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 136,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust middle mounting is deterarited but fully supporting exhaust system.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,320 miles

offside rear spring lower coil broken

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,575 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 80,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,213 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 64,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding on rear brakes

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AO51 JNL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 JNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 JNL registered?

AO51 JNL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is AO51 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 JNL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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